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  • GauravD
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Originally posted by kashish View Post
    Surely we will meet
    Hey buddy .... how was your journey back to Delhi mate ?

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  • adhirajb
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Originally posted by GauravD View Post
    Ever since i had flown to Bangalore.....

    Lost in the woods
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    Hi GauravD, amazing travelogue.
    Can you take a snap of the pannier frame which you are using?
    I have been looking for a pannier setup from a long time.


    thanks

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  • kashish
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    Originally posted by GauravD View Post
    Dot worry about anything bro... Get your tyres filled with the tyre sealant to safe guard against potential flats. You have ample of pumps all along the way to keep your tyre pressures under observation. You would just be adding weight by carrying air pumps and stuff. Disclaimer - purely a personal opinion

    About the spares you should not be needing an extra clutch cable if your clutch wire is pretty new though it would not cause any harm dumping in a pair of cables though.

    Honestly i feel bhai you getting a little too tensed about this ride. The least I can say is just enjoy the ride. I carried a whole toolbox just to be on the safe side which just added to the load.

    Dont bother with spare bulbs and fuses since town on the way has mechanics and loads of pulsars. I did not carry a single fuse or light or wire on my ride.

    Ummmmm... I guess have covered all... As always feel free to drop in a line in case you need any further info.
    Thanks a lot Sir.
    And yes, Keep in touch gaurav.

    Cheers!

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  • GauravD
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Originally posted by kashish View Post
    I am so Thankful to you bro for this,
    Also what all should I carry along....(air pump, clutch cable)?
    Dot worry about anything bro... Get your tyres filled with the tyre sealant to safe guard against potential flats. You have ample of pumps all along the way to keep your tyre pressures under observation. You would just be adding weight by carrying air pumps and stuff. Disclaimer - purely a personal opinion

    About the spares you should not be needing an extra clutch cable if your clutch wire is pretty new though it would not cause any harm dumping in a pair of cables though.

    Honestly i feel bhai you getting a little too tensed about this ride. The least I can say is just enjoy the ride. I carried a whole toolbox just to be on the safe side which just added to the load.

    Dont bother with spare bulbs and fuses since town on the way has mechanics and loads of pulsars. I did not carry a single fuse or light or wire on my ride.

    Ummmmm... I guess have covered all... As always feel free to drop in a line in case you need any further info.

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  • kashish
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Originally posted by GauravD View Post
    Bud please see below -

    Day 1 : Bangalore - Pune - NH4 / AH47
    Day 2 : Pune - Lonavala - Panvel - Thane - Mira Bhayandar - Vasai - Dapchari - Vapi - Navsari - Kamrej - Ankleshwar - Bharuch - Vadodara - NH8
    Day 3 : Vadodara - Jarod - Halol - Vejalpur - Godhra - Lunawada - Malpur - Modassa BP - SH5
    Modassa BP - Samlaji - Kherwada - Udaipur - NH8
    Day 4 : Udaipur - Mangelwad - Chittorgarh BP - Hamirgarh - Bhiwara BP - Nasirabad - Kishangarh - NH76
    Kishangarh - Dudu - Jaipur BP - Shahpura - Kotputli - Neemrana - Bhiwadi - Gurgaon - Delhi - NH8

    From Vadodara you can also take NH8 to Ahmedabad and then take the BP but I preferred SH5 since it is like riding on the clouds - outright amazing road to ride / drive on.

    ** Green lettering above denoting the national / state highway traversed
    ** Problem segments highlighted in red (road conditions - may have changed since August). Road conditions are slightly bad in the highlighted areas with diversions in some places.

    Riding Distances :

    Day 1 : ~ 950 kms
    Day 2 : ~ 550 kms
    Day 3 : ~ 350 kms
    Day 4 : ~ 680 kms

    If you notice that I brought down the riding distances for day 2 and even lower for day 3, this was done due to the long hours of riding taking its toll on the body. So by riding less on the preceding days Day 4 was comparatively less tiring for me. But then that was just me, each one has a different body mechanism though.

    Boss wish you all the best for your ride. If there is any other info you need just holler !! Cheers !!

    I am so Thankful to you bro for this,
    Also what all should I carry along....(air pump, clutch cable)?

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  • GauravD
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
    Stunning! Great job. Know that engine very very well. You see did the saddlesore 1600 on a 200 Duke.

    Sent from my XT1033 using xBhp Connect mobile app
    Thanks sir.. Oh nice !! I am also planning to attempt the saddlesore however do not have the roads to do it out here.... guess when I next ride to Bangalore I might attempt it.

    Respect mate !

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  • GauravD
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Originally posted by kashish View Post
    Can you PM me the detailed route, if you have.
    Bud please see below -

    Day 1 : Bangalore - Pune - NH4 / AH47
    Day 2 : Pune - Lonavala - Panvel - Thane - Mira Bhayandar - Vasai - Dapchari - Vapi - Navsari - Kamrej - Ankleshwar - Bharuch - Vadodara - NH8
    Day 3 : Vadodara - Jarod - Halol - Vejalpur - Godhra - Lunawada - Malpur - Modassa BP - SH5
    Modassa BP - Samlaji - Kherwada - Udaipur - NH8
    Day 4 : Udaipur - Mangelwad - Chittorgarh BP - Hamirgarh - Bhiwara BP - Nasirabad - Kishangarh - NH76
    Kishangarh - Dudu - Jaipur BP - Shahpura - Kotputli - Neemrana - Bhiwadi - Gurgaon - Delhi - NH8

    From Vadodara you can also take NH8 to Ahmedabad and then take the BP but I preferred SH5 since it is like riding on the clouds - outright amazing road to ride / drive on.

    ** Green lettering above denoting the national / state highway traversed
    ** Problem segments highlighted in red (road conditions - may have changed since August). Road conditions are slightly bad in the highlighted areas with diversions in some places.

    Riding Distances :

    Day 1 : ~ 950 kms
    Day 2 : ~ 550 kms
    Day 3 : ~ 350 kms
    Day 4 : ~ 680 kms

    If you notice that I brought down the riding distances for day 2 and even lower for day 3, this was done due to the long hours of riding taking its toll on the body. So by riding less on the preceding days Day 4 was comparatively less tiring for me. But then that was just me, each one has a different body mechanism though.

    Boss wish you all the best for your ride. If there is any other info you need just holler !! Cheers !!

    Leave a comment:


  • jackofsome
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Stunning! Great job. Know that engine very very well. You see did the saddlesore 1600 on a 200 Duke.

    Sent from my XT1033 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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  • GauravD
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    Sure bro... Will pm u the same tomorrow if thats ok with you

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  • kashish
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Originally posted by GauravD View Post
    Thank you Sir !

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    Hi Kashish,

    On the return I took a route through Goa. If you are taking that route then you could look at airbnb for some brilliant and crazily cheap options though I could be wrong considering that we are in the peak season for Goa tourism.

    If you would be riding to Pune from Bangalore, check out Hotel Satish Executive. Its about 500 mts off the Bangalore Pune bypass when you would taking a right from Bhumkar Chowk considering you would be coming from Bangalore. The biggest landmark is Indira College of Science and Commerce. Tariff through Goibibo - INR 865

    Hotel Alpha in Vadodra (Oyo property) is located near the railway station. Tariff through Goibibo - INR 740

    Udaipur - Greco Guest House, Near Lal Ghat, Lake Pichola Tariff through airbnb - INR 1000

    Bro, do you mind my asking what route are you gonna be taking for the ride ?

    Thanks dude for the kind words. Mutual respect and admiration for trying something so crazy albeit not undoable

    Have a safe trip my friend. Lemme know your dates in Delhi, we could catch up for a beer.

    Can you PM me the detailed route, if you have.

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  • kashish
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Originally posted by GauravD View Post
    Thank you Sir !

    ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----



    Hi Kashish,

    On the return I took a route through Goa. If you are taking that route then you could look at airbnb for some brilliant and crazily cheap options though I could be wrong considering that we are in the peak season for Goa tourism.

    If you would be riding to Pune from Bangalore, check out Hotel Satish Executive. Its about 500 mts off the Bangalore Pune bypass when you would taking a right from Bhumkar Chowk considering you would be coming from Bangalore. The biggest landmark is Indira College of Science and Commerce. Tariff through Goibibo - INR 865

    Hotel Alpha in Vadodra (Oyo property) is located near the railway station. Tariff through Goibibo - INR 740

    Udaipur - Greco Guest House, Near Lal Ghat, Lake Pichola Tariff through airbnb - INR 1000

    Bro, do you mind my asking what route are you gonna be taking for the ride ?

    Thanks dude for the kind words. Mutual respect and admiration for trying something so crazy albeit not undoable

    Have a safe trip my friend. Lemme know your dates in Delhi, we could catch up for a beer.
    Surely we will meet

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  • kashish
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Hi gaurav,

    I will be travelling via pune-vadodra-udaipur-delhi route only, as advised by you. Can you please PM me detailed route.

    Thanks

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  • GauravD
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Originally posted by raakeshchauhan View Post
    Awe-inspiring
    Thank you Sir !

    ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

    Originally posted by kashish View Post
    Hello Gaurav,


    My trip is near, So, wanted to ask the Hotel Names, Location with tariffs to stay at night on the way from bangalore to delhi.

    Please reply ASAP.

    You are a true Rider bro,
    Respect & Salute to you Gaurav,

    Thanks
    Hi Kashish,

    On the return I took a route through Goa. If you are taking that route then you could look at airbnb for some brilliant and crazily cheap options though I could be wrong considering that we are in the peak season for Goa tourism.

    If you would be riding to Pune from Bangalore, check out Hotel Satish Executive. Its about 500 mts off the Bangalore Pune bypass when you would taking a right from Bhumkar Chowk considering you would be coming from Bangalore. The biggest landmark is Indira College of Science and Commerce. Tariff through Goibibo - INR 865

    Hotel Alpha in Vadodra (Oyo property) is located near the railway station. Tariff through Goibibo - INR 740

    Udaipur - Greco Guest House, Near Lal Ghat, Lake Pichola Tariff through airbnb - INR 1000

    Bro, do you mind my asking what route are you gonna be taking for the ride ?

    Thanks dude for the kind words. Mutual respect and admiration for trying something so crazy albeit not undoable

    Have a safe trip my friend. Lemme know your dates in Delhi, we could catch up for a beer.
    Last edited by GauravD; 11-04-2015, 12:08 PM.

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  • raakeshchauhan
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Awe-inspiring

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  • kashish
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    Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

    Originally posted by GauravD View Post
    Please dont embarass me bro by saying something like you are indebted to me and stuff. Rider to rider my friend.

    I used the tyre puncture solution and for me it did work pretty well, no wobbling no imbalance. Make sure you put it in the tyres well before your journey to make sure alls well. It has a life of 2 years (I read this somewhere). Since you would be taking Route 1 you do not need to worry about carrying much of spares barring chain cleaner and lube, a accelerator cable and a clutch cable as you would find mechanics in every town that you pass. The 220 has built its credibility as a reliable machine so I am sure you are going to be having a trouble free run.

    Recommendation : Run your 220 on Motul 7100 (20W50) engine oil. It is simply brilliant for highway runs since you would be doing almost 600 - 650 kms a day average. Make sure you put it into your engine a 100 kms prior to your journey. Also, the engine would seem harsh in the beginning of each day since it functions best when it warms up to its optimum. Personally, I let the engine idle a bit longer than usual before riding off.

    Hello Gaurav,


    My trip is near, So, wanted to ask the Hotel Names, Location with tariffs to stay at night on the way from bangalore to delhi.

    Please reply ASAP.

    You are a true Rider bro,
    Respect & Salute to you Gaurav,

    Thanks

    Leave a comment:

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